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Memorial Ceremony honoring three local law enforcement officers to be held May 13th

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Please join Warren County/Front Royal Back the Blue, in partnership with the Fraternal Order of Police and Front Royal/Warren County Lodge #33, during National Police Week as we honor our local Law Enforcement Officers who made the supreme sacrifice of giving their life in performance of their duties.

The ceremony will be held Thursday, May 13th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Front Royal Gazebo. We will be honoring the following officers:

  • Sergeant Dennis M. Smedley
    Front Royal Police Department
    EOW: September 20, 1983
  • Trooper Harry L. Henderson
    Virginia State Police
    EOW: March 17, 1987
  • Lieutenant William P. Farrell
    Front Royal Police Department
    EOW: July 24, 1991

This is a free public event, and all are welcome to attend. The memorial service will be held rain or shine, and the public may bring their own chair if they wish.

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